Token Unlocks
Scheduled releases of previously locked tokens into circulating supply.
Definition
Token unlocks are vesting events where team, investor, or ecosystem allocations become transferable. Large cliffs near weak demand are a classic research risk flag.
Why researchers care
- Map the next 30–90 days of unlocks before sizing mid/small caps.
- Who receives unlocked tokens matters as much as the size.
- Unlocks into thin liquidity amplify downside.
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